OBIT: Peter KRATZERT, 1918, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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PETER KRATZERT.

  Peter Kratzert, an old and highly respected German resident of 
Hollidaysburg, died yesterday morning at 9.30 o'clock, at his home, 609 
Juniata street, of a complication of diseases resultant from old age.  
He had been sick all winter, but was only confined to his bed for one 
day preceding his death, and his demise was quite a shock to his family 
and friends.  Mr. Kratzert was born in Baden, Germany, on Mar. 24, 
1840, where he learned the trade of a baker, when a young man.  He came 
to this country at the age of 24 years, and first located in New York 
city, where he worked at his trade for a short time, later working as a 
baker at other cities in that section.  About fifty years ago, he came 
to Hollidaysburg and had lived here ever since.  For some years he was 
employed in the local rolling mills and later entered the Pennsylvania 
Railroad shops at Twelfth street, Altoona, where he remained until 
retired at the age of 68 years.  Mr. Kratzert was always of a very 
jovial and cheerful disposition that won him many friends.  When he 
left the service of the railroad company, his shopmates celebrated the 
event and presented him with gifts.  During his residence in New York, 
he was married to Miss Arliertina Arbley of that city, who preceded him 
to the grave on January 21st of the present year.  The following 
children survive him: Albert and Joseph, of Hollidaysburg; Mrs. Kate 
Hanley, of Punxsutawney; Mrs. Samuel D. Fessler, of Hollidaysburg and 
Miss Caroline at home.  Deceased is also survived by three sisters in 
Germany.  He was a member of the Lutheran church.  The funeral services 
will be held on Wednesday afternoon at his late home, at 2.30 o'clock, 
and will be conducted by Rev. Julius F. Seebach.  Interment will be 
made in the Presbyterian church.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Morning, April 30, 1918